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NLJ this week: Critiquing the Fisher review on disclosure in the digital era

20 June 2025
Issue: 8121 / Categories: Legal News , Disclosure , Technology , Procedure & practice , Fraud
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Jonathan Fisher KC was asked to lead an independent review into disclosure and fraud offences in the paper-heavy digital era, following the collapse of high-profile fraud prosecutions due to disclosure failings. In this week’s NLJ, Neil Swift, partner, Fred Kelly, senior associate, and Zainab Bhadelia, associate, Peters & Peters, present a thorough analysis and critique of Fisher KC’s findings and recommendations

In particular, Swift, Kelly and Bhadelia look at the recommendations for greater use of technology, on the relevance test, return of defendant’s materials, for a ‘bespoke intensive disclosure regime’, and ‘keys to the warehouse’ approach.

They write: ‘Investment in the short-term through the provision of adequate training, resourcing and funding will lead to long term efficiencies.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Muckle LLP—Stacey Brown

Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team

Excello Law—Heather Horsewood & Darren Barwick

Excello Law—Heather Horsewood & Darren Barwick

North west team expands with senior private client and property hires

Ward Hadaway—Paul Wigham

Ward Hadaway—Paul Wigham

Firm boosts corporate team in Newcastle to support high-growth technology businesses

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